AMR expert welcomes new USDA “raised without antibiotics” livestock guidelines

04 Sep 2024 — A significant number of cattle marketed as “raised without antibiotics” on the US market were shown in a recent study conducted at the George Washington University (GW) to have actually been treated with antibiotics. As a result, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised its guidelines to ensure the accuracy of animal-raising and environmental claims on meat labels in grocery stores.